MINI today? #2

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09-06-2016, 09:10 PM
johnrando

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Originally Posted by Whammy

Yes bought one today. Could not see any leaks when pressure testing. However, after I hooked everything up yesterday and drive it, I had a puddle in the driveway.

Hmmm, no leaks? And you sure that puddle is antifreeze? No chance it's washer fluid, maybe a leak from a headlight washer (if you have cold weather package). Maybe something got bumped in the ET swap?
09-07-2016, 01:58 AM
ELCID86

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Originally Posted by Whammy

Yesterday tried replacing the expansion tank mount due to what I thought was a leak. When putting the new mount on and everything back together, I still have said leak. So, I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I need some help.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps9pzekrqa.jpg

When looking at the two mounting points for the expansion tank, you can see one of the two is not fully on. However, when I push from the bottom, coolant leaks out. I've also tried having my g/f push the tank down from the top and I push up. No dice. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: Are there o-rings on the bottom of the expansion tank?

Probably not the best spot to post this as it can get overlooked, etc. that said, you have to use a lot of force to seat the ET. Have her push down on the top (may need a small board to protect her hand) while you push up with a lot of force. It's been a while (so read the DIY), but I think I used a board and rubber mallet from the bottom. When it seat, and the retaining pin is in place, the tank won't separate when you pull up on it.
09-07-2016, 07:11 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELCID86

Probably not the best spot to post this as it can get overlooked, etc. that said, you have to use a lot of force to seat the ET. Have her push down on the top (may need a small board to protect her hand) while you push up with a lot of force. It's been a while (so read the DIY), but I think I used a board and rubber mallet from the bottom. When it seat, and the retaining pin is in place, the tank won't separate when you pull up on it.

Thanks Shawn for the info! That's what I thought.
09-12-2016, 06:41 AM
Prestovie

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Replaced fog lights with yellow euro-style bulbs Attachment 27089 Attachment 27090
09-12-2016, 07:20 AM
slater

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

Yesterday tried replacing the expansion tank mount due to what I thought was a leak. When putting the new mount on and everything back together, I still have said leak. So, I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I need some help.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps9pzekrqa.jpg

When looking at the two mounting points for the expansion tank, you can see one of the two is not fully on. However, when I push from the bottom, coolant leaks out. I've also tried having my g/f push the tank down from the top and I push up. No dice. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: Are there o-rings on the bottom of the expansion tank?

yes, there are o-rings, and i had some go bad (flat), after 2 years - it was a valeo tank, if i remember correctly. tank was fine, o-rings were not up to long-term use. :) if you remove them, i'm sure you can measure them and find better replacements.
09-12-2016, 08:28 AM
johnrando

Like the yellow fog bulbs, which ones are those?
09-12-2016, 10:28 AM
Prestovie

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Like the yellow fog bulbs, which ones are those?

Thanks, they're Nokya 9005 Hyper Yellow. Picked them up on eBay for $16 free shipping:thumbup
09-12-2016, 10:37 AM
rguti153

I need to get some yellow waterproof led for my fogs .

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09-12-2016, 12:26 PM
jakksfor20

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Originally Posted by rguti153

I need to get some yellow waterproof led for my fogs .

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Talk to one of the forum sponsors. BeyondDrivenAuto. Lifetime warranty and 30 day money back guarantee. I'd love to run the yellow fogs but I'm overruled. Wife's car and she says no.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b2c183d77a.jpg

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09-12-2016, 12:42 PM
Dual

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Originally Posted by jakksfor20

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No offense intended: haven't these guys been the subject of only "where are they?" "I can't reach them" posts in the last month or so? It certainly seems that way.
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